Fist City

American Pale Ale | Year-Round | United States

By Dan Preston

Judges Rating: 85
Aroma: 20
Appearance: 6
Flavor: 32
Mouthfeel: 10
Overall Impression: 17

This pale ale pours an exceptionally clear, light golden color with a pure, white head and lasting lacing. The nose is pretty balanced between malt and hops. There is a light grainy malt character with a hint of toast that accompanies some candied melon, grapefruit, and orange hops. Pale ales don’t have to be huge on hops, but this hop character unfortunately comes across a bit muddled in the flavor. There is candied melon and sweet tropical fruit with a hint of pine, but none of this character bursts forth and has to be deeply taken in to distinguish the characters. Up front this beer is just a sweet, fruity hop note that blends into the malt.